We are recruiting a detail-orientated, experienced Deputy Stage Manager who is comfortable calling to music and has excellent communication skills. You will be working with a Company Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager, as well as a sound team of 2 and a cast of 15 in Southwark Playhouse's newest and largest space, Southwark PlayhouseElephant. The production has integrated BSL and live creative captioning built in along with a live band and Foley soundscape. Working with a cast and creative team including hearing, hard of hearing and d/Deaf professionals, Level 2 BSL or higher is desirable but not essential, there will always be interpreters available. Rate of pay: Dates: Essential: Desirable: Job responsibilities include but are not limited to; Please email CV & cover letter to [email protected] Please also complete this Equal Opportunities Monitoring form: https://forms.gle/cmwd5Ue6ywFc81Xj7 Applications due by 5pm on 21/10/2026 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so you are encouraged to apply early as we may proceed to interviewing candidates before the closing dateJob Summary
Job Description
In rehearsals, pay is at the base rate set by the UK Theatre and Equity agreement for commercial theatre (Tier B), which is currently £606.13 (new rates set to be released soon) rising to £750/week Buy Out from tech week through all performance weeks. Holiday + Pension will be paid on top of the weekly fees.
BSL/Welsh Language workshop - Thursday 5th Nov - Saturday 7th November
Rehearsals - Monday 9th November - Saturday 5th December
Technical Rehearsals - Monday 7th December - Wednesday 16th December
Previews & Performances - 14th December - 13th February 2027 (some days off around Christmas and the New Year)
Get Out - 13th & 14th February 2027Job Requirements
You will have experience of working on a musical of a similar scale, and comfortable scheduling, in tandem with the CSM and director, any and all choreography, music, intimacy or fight calls as well as costume fittings, HMU/Wig fittings, Press & Marketing events (as they pertain to rehearsal schedules) and keeping track of any cast and creative N/A's (as they pertain to rehearsal schedules).
You will have experience calling to music.
You will be a flexible, proactive and problem solving team member who is open to working with new technology and adapting processes to meet the access needs of those you are working beside.
Level 2 BSL or above (although an interpreter will always be present)
Proficiency in Welsh
Experience of working with accessibility requirements (although training will be provided)Job Responsibilities
Working with the Director, choreographer, musical director, BSL director and all other creatives, supporting with usual rehearsal needs
Distributing all calls and show paperwork (rehearsal reports, show reports etc) to the relevant company and creative team members
Creating the 'Book' to a level that is suitable for immediate handover in case of emergency, and can be used as a guiding document for future life of the production
Operating lighting and calling cues at performances, including operating cue lights, as required.
Training the ASM/Book Cover on operating lights and cueing performances
Ensuring the health and safety of all cast, creatives and production staff in rehearsals and performance
Kind, respectful and appropriate people management of all cast during rehearsals and performance, with due regard to accessibility needs
Any other duties or responsibilities typically undertaken by a DSM on a show of this scaleHow to Apply